PUB managers have been left frustrated once again as road closures at the height of the summer holidays are set to cost them thousands of pounds.

CAMPAIGNERS have once again hit out at proposals to close Charmouth fire station - claiming the fire service is 'deliberately' putting local lives at risk and vowed to continue to fight.

An appeal has been launched to find a wanted man

A man has been arrested in Bridport

A dash of yellow has brightened the streets of Beaminster, with new town‑themed flags fluttering above shopfronts ahead of Dorset Day

Residents in Dorset have been invited to have their say on the future of rules for dogs in public spaces amid the ongoing summer ban

Members of a community group in Beaminster have gifted a generous donation to a charity at the heart of the town helping it to thrive for years to come

A community youth club in Bridport is celebrating a decade of supporting young people in town

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support has thanked Duke of Edinburgh student Tom from The Woodroffe School.

Bridport & Lyme Regis weather: Cloudy turning sunny, highs of 22–23°C. Gusty winds, high pollen today and Saturday, rain Monday. Full forecast at Met Office.

Jo in the Water will be screened at the Electric Palace in Bridport on Wednesday, June 3, starting at 7.30pm.

A science-fiction horror film and a musical comedy-drama film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

A COASTGUARD helicopter has landed in Charmouth as it responds to an emergency

THE lengthy process to begin constructing a roundabout at Miles Cross on the A35 near Bridport is underway.

Emergency services were called to a bonfire which got out of control in Bridport

A pub in west Dorset remains closed following a huge fire at the start of the year

A man has been jailed after kicking and spitting and digging his nails into police officers during and after being arrested

Stunning scenes were witnessed last night across Dorset as a thunderstorm shook the county

Councillors who have won the recent Bridport Dorset by-election have expressed their delight at assuming the positions

The town clerk of Lyme Regis has resigned from his role after more than a decade after significant pressure and alleged abuse from traders on the seafront

A 77-year-old man has appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court charged with three counts of making indecent photographs of children.

A charitable organisation has paid tribute to a ‘good friend’, public servant and former veteran of west Dorset.

Train services in the Southwest are at a standstill affecting travel across Dorset

A unique weekend of pilgrimage, music and celebration honouring Dorset’s patron saint, St Wite, is taking place this weekend

The one-woman show Titania, starring Nia Gwynne, will be performed at the Lyric Theatre in Bridport on Thursday, June 25 from 7.30pm.

Waitrose has launched a revamp of its bakery range, with items like Raspberry & White Chocolate Crookies and Cereal Milk Cookies

My entry-level cordless lawnmower was under £200, but the Hawksmoor 36V Brushless Cordless Lawnmower made my grass look so much better

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Pet owners have been warned to keep their dogs off the beaches during the heatwave as vets care for sick animals

A woman is due to appear in court in connection with a fatal crash in Dorset

THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit Dorset this afternoon after yet another hot day

Here are three quiet Dorset beaches — including hidden coves and quiet bays — perfect for enjoying the UK heatwave without the hustle and bustle.

A west Dorset charity is celebrating its 10th year of service by shouting about its amazing work

As a May heatwave continues to grip the county, this historic Dorset lido offers the perfect place to cool down and unwind

Jurassic Fields Festival will take place from August 14 to 16 at West Bay Fields, near Broomhill Farm in Bridport. Headliners include Scouting For Girls.

A unique weekend of pilgrimage, music and celebration honouring Dorset’s patron saint, St Wite, will take place on May 30 and May 31, ahead of Dorset Day.

Public Footpath W1/1 in Bridport will close from 25 May to 3 July 2026 for National Grid works. Salway Ash road closures for Wessex Internet fibre installation.

TEMPERATURES in west Dorset will be hotter than Hawaii today with yet more sunshine set for the county as thousands of visitors take advantage of the sunny weather

Two men who used a fake banking app to trick 27 unsuspecting sellers into handing over expensive items have been jailed.

A quirky west Dorset festival has been hailed a success once again.

Hotels from Bournemouth, Lyme Regis, Evershot, Studland and more were named among the top 250 in the UK by The Telegraph

AN AMBER health alert for high temperatures has been issued across the south west with an increased risk to vulnerable people.

An expert has settled the debate which leaves Brits wondering if they should open or close their windows during a heatwave.

The record for the hottest May day was broken again today (Tuesday, May 26), with provisional temperatures reaching 35C in London.

A major Spanish airport has issued an update to passengers after closing down for a month, resulting in the cancellation of all flights.

Residents fear that long-running road works following a landslide could throw one of west Dorset’s biggest days into chaos, with no guarantee that temporary lights will be gone in time for the return of a fair

Here are the hidden and surprising meanings of many Dorset place names you are familiar with

A Dorset reader says the old Three Cups Hotel in Lyme Regis should be sold or compulsorily purchased and turned into housing for local people.

Brits are being warned about a common 30-minute sunscreen mistake that experts say can cause premature ageing and risk of sun damage.

The UK is expected to see its hottest bank holiday on record with “historic” temperatures of 34C predicted in parts of the country.